Cadmium (KAD-me-um) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Cadmium (KAD-me-um)? A metallic element that occurs naturally in tiny amounts in air, water, soil, and food. It is a byproduct of zinc refining, and is used to make batteries, pigments, plastics, alloys, and electroplate. It is also found in cigarette smoke. Exposure to high

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